PROTECTING THE LAKE

The PLTN board remains very concerned with the risk of aquatic invasive species contaminating our lakes. Of the roughly 20 plant species in Quebec considered invasive, the predominant threat is from myriophylle (Eurasian Milfoil) which has already contaminated 46 surrounding lakes in the Laurentians including Supérieur, Mercier, Ouimet, Barkmere, Labelle, Carré.

With no known predators this plant spreads very quickly, absorbing much of the oxygen and over-taking a lake and its biodiversity. Once established it is virtually impossible to eliminate and can only be managed with very costly efforts.